March Networks Guru vs IRIS by CPG FM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
March Networks Guru
This app provides advanced diagnostic information, troubleshooting tools, and support for technicians working with specific video recording systems. It offers features like audit reports, software upgrades, and asset tracking to streamline field operations and save time.
- Configuration auditing for NVRs
- Remote software upgrades
- Interactive troubleshooting decision trees
- Warranty status checks
- RMA submission and tracking
- Network settings configuration
- Mobile asset tracking
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Description: The March Networks® GURU Smartphone Application delivers the insight and knowledge you need by putting advanced diagnostic information, tools and support right at your fingertips. With GURU, you’ll instantly have access to the collective brainpower of a virtual technical support team, with troubleshooting tips, video tutorials, RMA shipment status, warranty status, and much more. GURU helps March Networks certified solutions partners (CSPs), field technicians and engineers save time in the field when troubleshooting March Networks’ hybrid Network Video Recorders (NVRs), IP cameras, Command video management software and Searchlight application software. Features Audit Report: GURU helps ensure that installations are done right the first time by providing configuration auditing for the X-Series/EL Series/8000/9000 Series Hybrid NVRs and RideSafe XT/GT/MT Series Hybrid Transit NVRs. Once an NVR is installed, a technician can auto-generate an audit report that includes the NVR and camera configurations as well as field of view images for each camera. This report can be e-mailed for review at a central location and stored for future reference, or sent to the end user as a value-added report detailing the installation. Software Upgrade: Note: Not supported for X-Series, El Series and RideSafe XT family of recorders Software upgrade of recorder can be done with GURU App. Using the GURU app, the required software upgrade can be downloaded on the phone. Using a wireless adaptor and the QR code on the front panel of an 8000/9000 Series recorder or RideSafe GT/MT Series transit recorder, you can connect directly to a unit to transfer the software and then upgrade the recorder. Troubleshooting and Technical Support: GURU takes you through a troubleshooting decision tree with an interactive graphical utility to help you identify issues quickly. GURU uses filters to narrow down search criteria on faults seen in the field. These corrective actions also contain diagrams to further assist technicians who may not be thoroughly familiar with specific units. GURU also provides access to known problems to help quickly resolve field issues. If required, the app allows you to instantly check product warranty status and submit a ticket or an RMA using the unique QR code on the NVR. Once an RMA has been submitted, GURU allows you to track the shipment status. Utilities: Provisioning NVRs in the field just got a lot easier. Using the GURU app, a wireless adaptor and the QR code on the front panel of an X-Series/EL Series/8000/9000 Series Hybrid NVR/RideSafe XT or RideSafe GT Series Hybrid Transit NVR, you can connect directly to a unit to change an IP address or tweak other network settings. With GURU’s Mobile Asset Tracking feature, transit agencies can also track their RideSafe XT,GT,MT Series hard-drives as they are being handled from one person to the next. Planning: GURU contains a number of planning tools to help you find the right products and solutions for your customers. The System Design Tool allows you to generate approximate storage and bandwidth estimates based on a variety of settings. With the Third-Party Support tool, you can quickly verify which systems are integrated with March Networks’ solutions. Video Tutorials: Once a problem is identified, GURU will show you how to fix it quickly through a series of short videos on common diagnostic and replacement procedures. Product Documentation: With GURU’s product documentation, March Networks CSPs have access to product documentation anywhere, at any time.
IRIS by CPG FM
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Intelligent Real Estate Integrated System (IRIS) is a facilities management mobile app powered by CPG Facilities Management Pte Ltd. Developed as the digital backbone of CPG FM’s operations, IRIS supports a more connected and responsive way of managing facilities across our sites. IRIS is designed for clients, site teams and service partners who are involved in day-to-day facilities management. It provides a shared platform for reporting, tracking and managing operational matters, so that work can be coordinated seamlessly from request to resolution. Through IRIS, users can access key service information, monitor work progress, track assets and licenses, and stay updated on operational activities across managed sites. This helps teams work with better visibility and reduces reliance on manual follow ups. As part of CPG FM’s Smart FM journey, IRIS supports more consistent service delivery and better use of operational data. It reflects our commitment to improving how facilities are managed, maintained and experienced.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: March Networks Guru at 14.0 against IRIS by CPG FM's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
March Networks Guru ships an update every 3 months, IRIS by CPG FM every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | March Networks Guru | IRIS by CPG FM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | March Networks Corporation | SoftGridinc Pte. Ltd. |
In-app purchases
March Networks Guru
No in-app purchases
IRIS by CPG FM
No in-app purchases
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